DALTON, Ga (WDEF) - Dalton Public Schools announced it will update its COVID-19 policies in an effort to slow the spread of Covid-19. During a special meeting on Wednesday morning, the board of education voted 5-0 to approve…
TRION, Ga (WDEF) - Remedium Life Science was one of the many companies not awarded a contract to sell medical cannabis in Georgia. T The CEO of the company, community members, and local officials were shocked by the…
A new Amazon fulfillment center is planned for Tennessee, bringing with it 500 full-time jobs.
(WDEF) - Dolly Parton talked about her new book deal, the 9 to 5 Musical and diversity in the country music business in an interview on British radio. But she was also very humble about her contribution to a Covid…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The health department in Tennessee’s most populous county has reinstituted a face mask requirement for indoor public places such as restaurants and other businesses. The move comes Wednesday as a surge in COVID-19 cases has strained…
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a bid by prisoners to take over part of the Etowah County jail failed after officers intervened. A statement by Sheriff Jonathon Horton says several inmates attempted to gain control of a unit at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Students at Tyner Academy came back to school on Thursday, only to find unexpected changes- changes such as the closure of a building due to structural concerns. The 400 building also known as the…
Georgia’s State Election Board on Wednesday took a step toward a possible eventual takeover of elections under a process outlined in the state’s sweeping new voting law.
Dade County moving to virtual classes in middle and high schools beginning Wednesday for the rest of the week.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Army Veteran Todd Sims served as a cavalry scout from 2001 through 2006 and deployed to Iraq in 2004. After serving our country, Sims returned to his Chattanooga home where he faced his next…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security have closed an investigation into the case of a muzzle being sent to the official fired from the Department of Health. Dr. Michelle Fiscus said she thought it…
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Ten.. (AP) — R&B legend Ray Charles, who helped redefine country music in the Civil Rights era, and Grammy-winning duo The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.…
UPDATE: Nashville schools say they will not immediately comply with the Governor's Executive Order. __________ NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Gov. Bill Lee has signed an Executive Order allowing parents to opt out of any local mask mandate for issued by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - After a powerful 7.2 earthquake, the death toll in Haiti continues to climb and the country is left to pick up the pieces as they prepare for tropical depression Grace. The Children’s Nutrition Program…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reports 195 inpatients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Hamilton County hospitals. With the number of active cases and hospitalizations continuing to rise, hospitals across the state are seeing an influx…
The Republican says he will travel across the state each August while the Senate is in recess. He'll begin this week with stops in Gallatin, Clarksville, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities area.
A new kind of mental health therapy is now here in the Tennessee Valley and it's all about breaking things. News 12's Joeli Poole has all the rage on this new activity.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The National Park Service is pushing back after a U.S. government report recommended approval of a launch pad for commercial rockets on the Georgia coast, saying a chance of explosive misfires over a federally protected island…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local pet store is celebrating its 9th birthday here in the scenic city. Noogapaws is a natural pet market that offers natural pet foods for both dogs and cats. The event featured special…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A multi-organization community health fair was set up on East 11th street to offer their services to our local homeless community. Organizations such as Cempa, choices network, planned parenthood, and the Chattanooga free store…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - At the corner of Gunbarrel road, hundreds gathered to protest against local and state officials that have recently implemented new coronavirus guidelines. “We are standing up for freedom. There are so many things such…
ATLANTA (AP) — The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly…
ATLANTA (AP) — A prosecutor on Friday announced the indictment of two alleged gang members on charges related to the shooting death last year of an 8-year-old girl in Atlanta. Secoriea Turner was killed July 4, 2020, while riding in…